Leeds 2023: European Capital of Culture Bid

Leeds are bidding to become European City of Culture in 2023, and the countdown is on to their campaign launch.

Leeds is bidding to become European Capital of Culture 2023, celebrating the exceptional, experimental and diverse cultural landscape of the city and its communities.

Leeds City Council has revealed a new Leeds 2023 brand identity to support its bid for the European Capital of Culture title in 2023.

The new Leeds 2023 typeface and identity were commissioned from independent brand specialist Lee Goater, known for his work across major cultural organisations including Northern School of Contemporary Dance and Leeds West Indian Carnival.

The bid will officially launch on 23 February 2017. You can sign up to find out how you can get involved with the project, and be the first to hear about the launch event at the following website: www.leeds2023.co.uk